Medical Lab Tech MLT

Carle Health • Olney, IL

82d • $28 - $46

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs and evaluates complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic and bacteriological analysis. Ensures communication of test results as appropriate.

Requirements

• Certifications: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (ASCP) within 1 year.
• Medical Technologist (MT) (AMT) within 1 year.
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (AMT) within 1 year.
• Medical Technologist (MT) (ASCP) within 1 year.
• Education: Associate's Degree in Medical Lab Technology.
• Work Experience: Relevant experience in a clinical laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing in the clinical laboratory for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease using standard techniques and equipment.
• Performs related duties in laboratory to include storing and labeling specimens and using manual and automatic equipment to prepare specimens and perform analytical tests.
• Calibrate and perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and instrumentation according to laboratory protocols.
• Maintain laboratory supply inventory.
• Perform various Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations and protocols.
• Evaluates acceptability as associated with department testing.
• Communicates information with internal and external customers as appropriate in an accurate, timely, effective and professional manner.
• Recognize problems that require additional troubleshooting, perform troubleshooting or seek additional assistance as appropriate.
• Successfully participates in all accreditation and other proficiency testing and annual performance competencies.
• Develops educational materials and shares knowledge.
• Consistently shares any information obtained from external sources with co-workers.
• Educates students and new staff in assigned section.
• Assists with writing, evaluation, revisions and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Complete Continuing Education as required by Lab policy and to maintain certification if applicable.
• Follows and maintains familiarity with laboratory and organizational policies and procedures.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
• Performs testing accurately, safely and within established time periods for routine, urgent and stat testing.
• Performs testing in the following areas of the clinical laboratory: Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, and Microbiology including specimen processing and Molecular assays.
• Manual and automated equipment will be used to perform analytical tests including but not limited to: Manual WBC and body fluid differentials, manual body fluid cell counts, specimen dilutions, gram stains, and antibody identification and titers.
• Recognize test result or instrument function problems that require additional troubleshooting, perform troubleshooting or seek additional assistance as appropriate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.
• Opportunities for growth and life-long careers.
• Flexible working opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree